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One of the keys to a sound financial strategy is spending less than you take in, and then finding a way to put your excess to work. A money management approach involves creating budgets to understand and make decisions about where your money is going. It also involves knowing where you may be able to put your excess cash to work.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.

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The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

What If Your Kids Decide Against College?

Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.

Keeping Up with the Joneses

Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?

Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill

How long does a $20 bill last?

Managing Money as a Couple

Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.

Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

Five strategies for managing your student debt.

Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time

Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.

The Big Pause

This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.

The Half Million Dollar Baby

The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.

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Credit Card Payoff

Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

Historical Inflation

See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

Lifetime of Earnings

Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

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How Cash Apps Work

Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

The Cost of Procrastination

Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.